Our Mission
We are committed to serving the whole child, guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, dedicated to nurturing the child’s love of learning, preserving the child’s sense of wonder, encouraging independence and fostering respect for our world’s social and cultural diversity.
Interested in Litchfield Montessori School?
We welcome inquiries, visits, and applications from all families with children 15 months to 12 years old. LMS enrolls families, not just students. Our goal is to welcome families who will both benefit from and contribute to the school’s mission.
The Admissions Process
Step 1)
Schedule a Tour
Parents are invited to tour the school, observe in a classroom, and meet with our Admissions Director. This initial visit is for parents only, allowing you to experience our Montessori environment and ask questions.
Why We Ask You to Observe
Observing in one of our classrooms provides you with an opportunity to witness what makes a Montessori classroom unique:
- Children making choices, working independently, and taking responsibility for their learning
- Guides observing children and giving individual and small-group lessons
- A multi-age setting where children learn from one another
- Montessori materials that encourage exploration and discovery
- Children developing concentration as they engage in meaningful work at their own pace
You will then be invited to return to the school so that your child may visit with a Montessori guide and explore the classroom materials.
Step 2)
Submit an Application
Elementary
Ages 6 to 12 Years
ENGLISH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION - ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
MATH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION - ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Step 3)
Schedule Your Child's Visit
Your child will spend time with one of our Montessori guides. This visit allows us to get to know your child, observe their interactions in the Montessori environment, and assess whether our program is a good fit for their needs.
Litchfield Montessori School offers four multi-age programs: Young People's Community (15 months–3 years), Children's House (3–5 years), Lower Elementary (First–Third Grade), and Upper Elementary (Fourth–Sixth Grade). In our elementary classrooms, you'll often hear children referred to as "First Years," "Second Years," and so on, reflecting their year within the six-year Montessori elementary program.
Young People's Community
Your child will visit during the morning work cycle, allowing the guide to observe them in the classroom environment. A parent may remain in the room during this visit.
Children's House
We typically schedule an after-school visit for your child to spend time individually with the guide. An additional morning visit may be arranged to observe your child interacting with other children during the work cycle.
Lower and Upper Elementary
Elementary applicants first visit after school to meet the guide, then return to participate in a morning work cycle alongside the children in the classroom.
Step 4)
Admissions Decision
Once the application and required visits are complete, our Admissions Director will contact you to share the admissions decision and discuss next steps.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
The Litchfield Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or disability. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, admission, financial aid, and employment.
